Hickory Dickory Dock

Hickory Dickory Dock, by Agatha Christie. 

London: The Crime Club by Collins, [1955]. First edition, first impression. Sized 19 x 12.5cm. Pp. 191. With original, unclipped dust wrapper.

Notes

An intriguing mystery novel by Agatha Christie, with a story set in a London hostel, where a series of seemingly trivial thefts escalate into a murder. Hercule Poirot is called in to investigate, and he discovers that there may be more to the crimes than meets the eye. As Poirot delves into the lives of the hostel's residents, he uncovers a tangle of personal relationships, hidden motives, and long-buried secrets. The novel explores themes of psychology and human behavior, and as the detective puts together the pieces of the puzzle, the true nature of the crimes becomes clear. "Hickory Dickory Dock" is celebrated for its intricate plotting and engaging characters, showcasing Agatha Christie's mastery of the mystery genre. 

Condition

Publisher's original cloth binding with black lettering to spine. Externally in very good condition with a little darkening to extremities. Bumping to spine tips and corners. Joints are strong and pages well bound. Heavy foxing to edges, as well as more heavily to prelims and sporadically throughout. Slightest faded small inscription to FFEP. Presenting well in a good, unclipped dust wrapper with grubby, somewhat darkened (especially to extremities) and foxed panels, and a very-slightly tanned spine. Some chipping to head and base of the dust jacket with virtually no loss, and some small, faded stains to rear panel and on the inside. Ever-so-slight musty smell to the book. The dust wrapper has now been placed in a removable, protective sleeve of archival quality.